There has been a rise in men opting for a more unusual type of aesthetic tweakment – as ‘scrotox’ searches surge. We chat to leading aesthetics doctors on why this might not be safe option
Botox has become a popular cosmetic procedure among many beauty buffs, and with so many different treatments out there you can make tweakments easier than ever. However there has been a rise in men opting for an unusual type of treatment called ‘scrotox’.
It’s seen a growing curiosity among Brits, with over 46,000 searches according to Google Search Data, however there may be some health implications that come with the below the belt treatment.
It is typically associated with men looking for a smoother and lower-hanging private parts, as Botox (Botulinum toxin) is injected into the scrotum to smooth wrinkles, reduce sweating, and relax the skin, making it appear smoother and younger.
READ MORE: Eggs keep fresh ‘for weeks longer’ when stored in 1 common kitchen placeREAD MORE: ‘I made more than £70,000 in under 12 hours – and it’s all thanks to TikTok’
Dr Mike Tee, Senior Doctor at the Harley Street Skin Clinic offers the service, and said: “Its popularity has slowly increased over the last 10 years. Before 2015, the only patients requesting the treatment were those seeking relief from medical conditions. By 2025, around 80% of those I treat are seeking an aesthetic result, rather than addressing a purely medical concern.”
The doctor suspects the rise in interest is due to people becoming more conscious of their appearance as “both pornographic content and social media have become more mainstream” and said: “the internet has a lot to answer for.”
But it comes at a hefty price, as a single session typically costs £1,200, and results last for three to four months – in line with many Botulinum toxin injections.
For more stories like this subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The Weekly Gulp, for a curated roundup of trending stories, poignant interviews, and viral lifestyle picks from The Mirror’s Audience U35 team delivered straight to your inbox.
While more people are opting for it, it can come with some pretty serious side effects such as sensitivity, bruising, asymmetry, over relaxation, weakness in nearby muscles, sexual and urinary dysfunction and even infections.
Dr Rosh, a leading cosmetic doctor and KLNIK’s CEO and Medical Director told Daily Mirror: “Effects are temporary and generally safe, but long-term data are limited. The main theoretical risk is altered temperature regulation and could affect sperm production and fertility. The cosmetic effect of smoother look and less sweat lasts 3-4 months.”
While the expert said sweating is one of the “main positives”, he believes social media has made men “more aware of aesthetics” while the stigma around male cosmetic work is falling. “I wouldn’t say scrotox is a popular treatment, but all treatments are on the rise,” he added.
“Men are now investing in looks and grooming like never before. Many people have made male aesthetics about vanity, but more than ever men are owning their appearance and are chasing confidence and the best version of themselves,” Dr Rosh concluded.
Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We’d love to hear from you!